Fri 9 May 1913
To Severn Fishery Board (J Stallard)
Worcester
I have before me a licence No: 11075 issued by the Board of Conservators Severn Fishery District signed by R. Keats W B Distributor to Mr D. Taylor of Whitminster who has a permit from this Company to angle in the waters of this Canal. For the guidance of my Committee please inform me if the water bailiff above mentioned is acting under the orders of the Board of Conservators. No notice has been given to the Company and I learned of the matter with surprise. As previously stated, the canal towing path, other premises and the right of fishery is the private property of the Company under a special Act of Parliament. PS Please explain the remark in your letter of 26 March last as to the Canal in the Severn District extending for a distance of 17 miles from Sharpness.
